1
as in mourning
to feel or express sorrow for
she lamented the loss of her beloved pet to a degree that went way beyond words
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2
as in regretting
to feel sorry or dissatisfied about
the youth lamented not having spent more time with his late grandfather
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Recent Examples of lamenting
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Field reflects on the film’s exploration of aging and loneliness while lamenting the scarcity of complex roles for older women.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For those lamenting the snow, don’t fret for too long.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
One of those scholars was Bell, the professor whose departure the students were lamenting.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For those lamenting the slow pace of the TV development process, how about one that spans 11 years?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Word of the restaurant’s closure quickly spread on social media, with many lamenting the departure of the Fells Point mainstay.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Fans have already begun lamenting Norman's exit on social media.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Now, the 1984 track that actually describes the thoughts of a disillusioned Vietnam veteran lamenting his meager options back home is purposely being reimagined to fight an effort to change a crucial part of the Constitution.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
On Reddit and LinkedIn, workers are lamenting managers who have cute names for their bots and who mandate that every marketing summary be run through Microsoft Copilot.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Field reflects on the film’s exploration of aging and loneliness while lamenting the scarcity of complex roles for older women.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For those lamenting the snow, don’t fret for too long.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
One of those scholars was Bell, the professor whose departure the students were lamenting.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
For those lamenting the slow pace of the TV development process, how about one that spans 11 years?
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Word of the restaurant’s closure quickly spread on social media, with many lamenting the departure of the Fells Point mainstay.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Fans have already begun lamenting Norman's exit on social media.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Now, the 1984 track that actually describes the thoughts of a disillusioned Vietnam veteran lamenting his meager options back home is purposely being reimagined to fight an effort to change a crucial part of the Constitution.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamenting
Adjective
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But his crying scene in Ford v Ferrari is one for the ages.—
Michael Granberry,
Dallas News,
17 Jan. 2020
Verb
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One of the most popular shows in TV history, Bonanza lasted just one more season of 15 episodes without him, with Cartwright family members Ben (Lorne Greene) and Little Joe (Michael Landon) mourning Hoss (the writers had Blocker’s character die in an unspecified accident).—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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The world joined her family in mourning the icon.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Verb
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With a severe global memory shortage and ongoing international trade tensions, can anyone promise a low-margin electronic product without regretting it months later?—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Anyone returning from a city trip and regretting not having eaten a Käsekrainer at the famous Betzinger sausage stand in front of the Albertina Museum will find a snack in the suite with various cheeses, ham, gherkins, and capers—an accidental direct hit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Sitting opposite an old people’s home in a residential corner of Paris’ 14th arrondissement, La Santé’s unassuming presence is only given away by the occasional wailing siren as prisoners are transported to and from the site.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
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The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Adjective
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The failure of so many in the political world to speak up displays a sad and growing moral bankruptcy.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Don’t be sad — this is not a farewell forever.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The moment capped a chaotic rivalry game between the reigning Open Division champions and a Kennedy team that was pushing for an upset, with defensive miscues helping shape the late innings for both sides.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
23 May 2026
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But the cash Levine pumped into his own campaign — about one-fifth of his net worth at the time — wasn’t enough to beat Gillum, the former Tallahassee mayor, a progressive who won the primary in a stunning upset.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lamenting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamenting. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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